title: Graphene-based materials for hydrogen generation from light-driven water splitting.
abstract: Hydrogen production from solar water splitting has been considered as an ultimate solution to the energy and environmental issues. Over the past few years, graphene has made great contribution to improving the light-driven hydrogen generation performance. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent research progress on graphene-based materials for hydrogen evolution from light-driven water splitting. It begins with a brief introduction of the current status and basic principles of hydrogen generation from solar water splitting, and tailoring properties of graphene for application in this area. Then, the roles of graphene in hydrogen generation reaction, including an electron acceptor and transporter, a cocatalyst, a photocatalyst, and a photosensitizer, are elaborated respectively. After that, the comparison between graphene and other carbon materials in solar water splitting is made. Last, this review is concluded with remarks on some challenges and perspectives in this emerging field.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Beijng 100190, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Guancai
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Kai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Beidou
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: Qian
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Liang
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fang
authors.forename: Jian Ru
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gong
mesh_terms: D004563:Electrochemistry; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D006859:Hydrogen / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects; D008027:Light; D055668:Photochemical Processes; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D006108:Graphite; D006859:Hydrogen
keywords: graphene; hydrogen generation; photocatalysis; photoelectrochemistry; water splitting